Wendy Askew (Tasmania, Liberal Party) Share this | Hansard source

My question is to the Minister representing the Minister for Health and Ageing, Senator McAllister. According to an article published today in the Herald Sun, only 13 per cent of metropolitan GP clinics will bulk-bill under the government's new program. That means the vast majority of patients in metropolitan areas will continue to face rising out-of-pocket costs, currently at an average of $49.14. How does this achieve the Prime Minister's promise to all Australians, made on at least 71 occasions, that they can see a GP for free?